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Social media ban could solve issues

The federal government has announced plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms. The ban will cover Australian children and teenagers under the age...

Broadmeadows police officer recognised

Senior Sergeant Stephen Phillips wasn’t sure it was the right move for him when it was mentioned that he join Victoria Police’s Family Violence...

Khan’s deputy bid falls short

Melton property developer Intaj Khan has failed in his bid to become deputy lord mayor of the City of Melbourne. Mr Khan was contesting the...

Arts collective needs your help

Community-based gallery Ballan & District Artist Collective is moving to a new space, but before it does, it needs the community's help. The collective is...

Dogs deliver workplace aggression

Caroline Springs is a posties’ nightmare, according to new data listing the suburb as having the most dog-related incidents in Victoria. Australia Post is calling...

Voters back familiar faces

Voters in Melton and Moorabool have backed familiar faces and incumbent councillors to represent them on council. Counting across Melton's 10 wards and in Moorabool...

In his father’s footsteps

Mawien Ariik is striving to follow in his father’s selfless footsteps. His father was killed in the war in Sudan and he was separated...

Police officer struck by car in Diggers Rest

A Fraser Rise man has been charged after allegedly striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday, November 6. Police...

Duo arrested after cop clash

Two men have been arrested after striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday afternoon. A stolen vehicle was seen...

This Girl Can Week returns

VicHealth is encouraging women across the state to come together and get active at one of the events happening as part of This Girl...

State announces zero emission bus plan

The state announced its Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Plan, which will help guide how Victoria’s diesel fleet will be progressively phased out and replaced...

Death tax hike in Victoria

Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes...

Gears shift on cannabis driving

Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel. On October 31,...

Football Empowerment Cup

For African football fans and athletes, the return of African Nations Cup is good news. Hosted by Football Empowerment, the action kicks off from...

More trains for Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh commuters will benefit from a new V/Line timetable from December. As part of a state government plan to extend trains services across the...

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Be careful with Christmas leftovers

With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, the public is urged not to allow their pets to consume...